runaway

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A person or animal that runs away or has run away; a person, animal, or organization that escapes captivity or restrictions.

   “Runaways are vulnerable to criminal exploitation.”

2. isim A vehicle (especially, a train) that is out of control.

   “Runaways are rendered impossible, as the machine can be instantly stopped by means of a double brake connected with the driver's seat”

3. isim An object or process that is out of control or out of equilibrium.

   “On the chart, the start of a runaway is marked by a box”

4. isim The act of running away, especially of a horse or teams.

   “The drivers were generally boys […] They would stop the team when other boats passed and at locks while waiting for the water to rise or fall. They could also be useful in preventing or stopping runaways. Horses were easily startled and might bolt off the tow path or into the canal itself.”

5. isim An overwhelming victory.

   “The home side won in a runaway.”

6. sıfat Having run away; escaped; fugitive; fleeting.

   “a runaway thief”

7. sıfat Having escaped from the control of the rider or driver.

   “a runaway donkey”

8. sıfat Pertaining to or accomplished by running away or eloping.

   “a runaway marriage”

9. sıfat Easily won, as a contest.

   “a runaway victory at the polls”

10. sıfat Accelerating out of control.

    “a runaway train”

11. sıfat Unchecked; rampant.

    “runaway prices”

12. sıfat Deserting or revolting against one's group, duties, expected conduct, or the like, especially to establish or join a rival group, change one's life drastically, etc.

    “The runaway delegates nominated their own candidate.”